“Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.”

- Coretta Scott King

JUNETEENTH IN BEXAR COUNTY


Bexar County residents have celebrated “Emancipation Day” since 1866. In 2020, Bexar County designated Juneteenth as an official county-wide holiday.

This website highlights celebrations across the county and provides helpful information to make it easy for you and your family to join in honoring and celebrating freedom.

Emancipation Day Celebration Advertisement, 1898

Follow our journey.